§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the total import bill 401W of the United Kingdom for the years 1971 to 1975, inclusive; and what was the percentage increase in import volume for each of these years.
§ Mr. MeacherFollowing is the information:
UNITED KINGDOM IMPORTS ON A BALANCE OF PAYMENTS BASIS Value £ million Percentage change in Volume on previous year 1971 8,530 +4 1972 9,843 +12 1973 14,106 +15 1974 21,119 +1 1975 21,972 -7